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Love's ride
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Love's ride |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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I never thought that life could be a one-sided pleasure ride but, yes, ‘tis so when love from up front drives the train and never thinks to mingle with its passengers. It’s like its mission not denied is to carry us somewhere perhaps to fantasy or simply into dreams wherein we chat and harmonize as if love is really real. Oh, it travels all the byways, let’s us view the scenery, and when we think that this is “it” love accelerates and goes wherever it decides. It’s not for me to question why, it’s not for me to cry, because love is driving, don’t you know, from way beyond my sight and like all drivers let’s me think it’s going to stop in time. It doesn’t though; it travels on to not let me alight so all who think to leave must simply jump and crash land into the rough of humankind. When done one simply walks the line more slowly than the ride and picks up little bits and bobs to fill a bag of tricks for ‘tis trickery to think love’s ride mean spirited. Love drives the train, I think to jump, I think to stay inside, but mostly I’m the lazy kind who wants an easy ride to the end of my lifetime! Helen / 16 October 2008 |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Helen, I like this poem a lot. May we all jump before we crash and burn - but may we all continue to ride and enjoy the experiences. I hope a long joyous ride for you. You are holding the ticket, you just need to find the right train. Love, A |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
 Yeah - a spirit train! Perhaps that's the one that lasts but then again maybe not. Thanks, Alison. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Why on earth would you ever want to jump off the train driven by love? Relax, dear Helen, relax into the power of love and your journey will be a pleasant one. You write beautifully, always. Love, Margherita  "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dear Margherita - No one with any sense travels on trains in South Africa because trains are a haven for crime and very often people get pushed off them. When it comes to the poem we sometimes need to jump off the love train in order to survive because love is kind and life isn't. Hugs Helen |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
A long and lonely ride...even the scenery seems a bit dull and overrated. Nevertheless, I like your analogy. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Love drives the train, I think to jump, I think to stay inside, but mostly I’m the lazy kind who wants an easy ride to the end of my lifetime! A thought provoking poem this one dear Helen much enjoyed. Love Lindsay |
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